ICT PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry. With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world. JOB SCOPE AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: In the Global ICT Category Team and within a strongly centralized IT portfolio, the role requires procurement strong autonomy, and accountability on managing the entire sourcing process, including related financials, KPIs and business cases, planning and executing IT initiatives, tenders, agreements and working jointly on more strategic IT business scenarios. The position will actively support the EssilorLuxottica IT systems and budgeting integration process ensuring to get the best efficiencies in terms of economics and processes, through a direct governance of Budgeting, Forecasting and P&L impact evaluation processes. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES: Support global IT projects in terms of technical and procurement role and responsibilities, support document preparation and presentation to C-level and on key procurement activity output. Support the implementation of the saving plan, according to the target received on assigned area of responsibility, improving coverage, tracking, and reporting of each area of savings and KPI’s, partnering with Finance for validation, supporting approval process. Coordinate with Regions setting the proper guidelines for project deployment and, within the assigned area of responsibilities, both on strategic and operational P2P related needs, will actively support and address activity closure. Support the transition to a unique procurement process, helping in the adoption of new tools, contributing with own asset and knowledge to enforce the Procurement Global Team leadership. NETWORK OF INTERACTION: INTERNAL: IT internal stakeholders, EL Business Regional Leaders, Finance & Controlling, Legal & Compliance, Regional IT Category Managers. TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE Bachelor’s degree or greater, Educational Background in IT, economics or engineering At least 2 years of experience in Procurement Category Management within a multinational company environment Knowledge of the procurement processes (tender/bid, management suppliers’ portfolio management, contract management, suppliers’ performance evaluation and supplier risk management). Knowledge of software licensing and volume purchasing agreements for the major enterprise system software suppliers Problem solving attitude Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Perform activities steadily maintaining objective and transparent approach every time. Ensure to develop and maintain communally beneficial strategic relations with vendors. #J-18808-Ljbffr